American Bass USA Introduces New VFL Audio Series

American Bass USA introduced their new VFL Audio series subwoofers, and component speakers. Along with Power, and Ground wire.

The subwoofers have a 400 oz magnet, and 4 inch flat wire wound coil. And, will be released in 12,15, and 18 inch sizes.
While they have only announced the 6.5 inch component speaker sizes. Other sizes have been rumor to come soon. 

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Stereo Integrity Shallow 6.5 XBL^2 Prototype

Stereo Integrity the company behind Obsidian Audio have been developing a shallow 6.5" mid/woofer. The mid/woofer speaker has rumored to be less than 2.36" deep,10mm xmax, low inductance, an solid copper shorting ring, utilize an XBL^2 motor for linear BL. With an 6 layer voice coil, weather resistant/treated paper/wool cone, rubber surround, cast aluminum basket, neo disk magnet motor.

That information was released around July. And, it seems as if Stereo Integrity has keep their word. But, with some chances. As of recent Stereo Integrity has updated, and confirmed the stats on this prototype. This shallow 6.5 prototype stats have now been updated to an dual 4 ohm voice coil, 2.3 inch mounting depth, and rated for 9mm xmax.

Stereo Integrity even released a small excursion video of the prototype. Which can be viewed below. No pre-order information, or pricing has been released yet on the mid/woofer speaker. But, a video of an excursion test has been released. That can also been seen below.

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Crunch PowerONE 6.5 Component Speakers Review

For car audio there are many products on the market. Some made for the extreme car audio enthusiast, some for the audiophiles, and some for the newcomers who are just trying to increase their listening experience from stock.

And, with so many products its hard to pick which product is made for that type of person. Well, put one product into category with this review of the PowerONE 6.5 Component speaker set from Crunch. 

For most applications the PowerONE 6.5 Component speaker set would fit in with those who are trying to increase their listening experience from stock speakers. These speakers are affordable, and perfect replacement speakers for a stock system.

But, with a reasonable price there are some setbacks. The construction of these speakers is not the best to begin with. The passive crossovers on this unit is very small, not something you'll usually see in a higher priced component set. The 2 inch impact resistant dome tweeters are nicely built, but the mounting parts are made of very light plastic. So installation wise, one must be very careful or the parts may break. The 6.5 component itself is constructed nicely. With a steel stamped basket, alpha-cellulose woofer cones, and a mounting depth 2 1/8 inches. These speakers will fit in just about any vehicle with any depth problems.

So, with all that said. What's the good about the PowerONE 6.5 Component speaker set? Although as previously stated the unit itself feels cheaply made. This product definitely performs better than it looks. The 6.5 mid-range speaker reconstruct mid-level frequencies almost perfectly. The dome tweets complements the mid-range with a nice clear high range frequency. Each working together, and not against. But, these speakers lack great bass reconstruction. If bass is added to the equation. These speakers seem to sound muddy, and un-crisp like. Reaching distortion levels at the mid-level volume.

Recommendation? As previously stated these speakers are perfect for someone who is just looking to replace their stock speakers. With some minor adjustments on frequencies these speakers can really shine, and perform. On a amplifier these speakers will get very loud. Spec wise these speakers are to handle 55 watts RMS, and 800 watts peak. But, 800 watts peak seems a little overkill. At minimum these speakers will sound great around 55 to 100 watts. Anything over that will be overkill.

As of now the PowerONE P1-6.5C is discontinued. But, with a little searching there are some that are still hanging around waiting to be added to your system.

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Scosche Electronics HD Series Speaker Review

When you think of Scosche products. The first thing that usually comes to mind is Wal-Mart. Since Scosche products have been found in Wal-Mart for the longest of time. With such products such as Wiring Kits, Dash Kits, RCA Cables, Speaker Wire, In-Line Fuse Holders, Fuses, and many more.

And, the biggest down fall of a company that makes just about everything. Is that their products tend to lack quality for they make a large quantity of products. But, with Scosche that is not a problem. As to making so many products. The quality of these speaker are as close to prime quality without the prime quality price. For example the HD Series car speakers they make. Yes, you read that correctly. Outside of the large numbers of add-on Scosche makes for car audio. They indeed do make car audio speakers with the HD Series being one of three lines. The other series that Scosche makes are called EFX, and REALM. But, the HD Series is easier to get to than the others.

The HD Series car speakers you can pick up at your local Wal-Mart store in the car audio section. But, why would you pick up Scosche brand speakers when you have other brands to chose from at Wal-Mart. Like Sony, Pioneer, Kicker, and Dual. Well, maybe this review can help you decide a little better next time your in search for some aftermarket door speakers.

Scosche decided with their series to reach all speaker sizes. From 4 inch  to 6.5-6.75 inch to 4x6s, 5x6s, and finally 6x9s. A size fit for any vehicle. Now what point did that make? A lot of brands only make sizes that are popular. Most company choose to make 6.5-6.75, and 6x9 speakers more than the rest of the sizes that are in between to save on resources of certain sizes not selling at all.

Well, for Scosche that's great that they make all sizes of speakers. But, the question that stands is.. ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY? Well, the answer to that is simple. YES! For the price these speakers are well worth their price tag. In which the price varies per speaker size. But, no matter the size these speakers are in. They all deliver with great sound quality, and music reproduction. These triaxial speakers as Scosche labels them. Perform great with just power output of the standard aftermaket head unit. But, put these speakers on a external amplifier. And, they really shine.

The HD Series speakers on a external amplifier deliver crisp highs, with a great mid-range frequency, and a punchy low bass. Whereas some car speaker mix all these frequencies together. Making listening not so great, and music reproduction sounding sloppy with clipping, and distortion. The built in crossover on the HD Series take care of those problems. Meaning no bass in your highs, and no highs in your bass. Creating a even sounding experience. The IMPP molded polypropylene cone gives these speakers not only a great look, but added durability in construction for music reproduction .

Now wattage to these speakers varies among sizes, but they all have a common variable of 50 watts RMS. Just about all the sizes are built as followed with 1 inch copper voice coils, 0.6 inch tweeter, 0.7 mid range, and 13 to 20 oz magnets. But, specs can't always describe how well a speaker will perform. If your in the market for some new speakers for your car. And, looking for some nice, that will sound amazing, and won't break the bank. Stop buy your nearest Wal-Mart pick up a pair of Scosche HD Series speakers, and try them for yourself. You won't be disappointed at all.

Where to get the Scosche HD Series, or EFX, and REALM series speakers. You can pick the HD Series speakers at your local Wal-Mart, or online at Scosche website

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